PROSTATE CANCER

Prostate Cancer

• Most common male Ca

• Androgen – dependent adenocarcinomas

Predisposing Factors

• 50 years of age

• genetic tendency

• hormonal factors

• diet (high fat)

• chemical carcinogens

• viruses

Predisposing Factors

• late puberty

• high frequency of sexual experience

• hx of multiple sexual partners

• high fertility

hormonal factors in prostate ca

alters cholesterol and steroid metabolism

how does high fat heighten risks for prostate ca?

• air pollution

• occupation related

  • fertilizer

  • rubber

  • textile

  • batteries with cadmium

chemical carcinogens

CUPDSHHHHEN

• Cystitis

• Urinary retention

• Pain radiating down hips and legs

• Dribbling

• Stool changes

• Hematuria

• Hesitancy

• High level of acid phosphatase

• Hard, enlarged phosphate

• Elevates PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen)

• Nocturia

assessment (clinical findings)

• early detection

• ultrasond

• mri

• x ray

• ct scan

• radiation therapy

• endocrine therapy

• surgery (prostatectomy)

nursing interventions

diethylstilbestrol
decreases testosterone level

what is used for endocrine therapy and what is its purpose?